NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
1,839 km
1,143 miles
UEL
Quelimane
Mozambique
Distance
1,839 km
1,143 mi / 993 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
180°
south

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NBO UEL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Quelimane Airport
IATA Code NBO UEL
ICAO Code HKJK FQQL
City Nairobi Quelimane
Country Kenya Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Maputo
Elevation 5,330 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -17.860000, 36.870000

Nairobi (NBO) to Quelimane (UEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Quelimane Airport (UEL) in Quelimane, Mozambique is 1,839 kilometers (1,143 miles / 993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Mozambique. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:43 in Nairobi, it's 22:43 in Quelimane.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,294 feet between the two airports. Quelimane Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quelimane (UEL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 0° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Quelimane Airport (UEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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